a Journey to Yourself Through Space & Time
Let me introduce myself
My name is Anna and my name is consonant with one of the highest mountain ranges
in the Himalayas - Annapurna.
I am the initiator and creator of authorial tours to Nepal.
My programmes are the result of 15 years of work at the hotel industry, reservation, excursion programmes and logistics for the company's clients, guests, friends and myself; it is the result of 30 years of travel experience, my own knowledge and ideas.
I had wonderful teachers and I am still inspired by their concepts and experience.
I am a philologist and international economist by education. My profession coincides with one of my favorite hobbies: I cannot think of living without journeys. I have visited about 25 countries of the world (to some of which I have returned many times!).
I speak Russian, English, French, can understand Italian and I am learning Nepali.
Why Nepal?
Of all the countries I have visited, Nepal struck me the most. This country will not leave indifferent anyone who comes there: lovers of exotic and oriental cultures, people who want to try themselves at mountain hiking in the Himalayas, or those who love a calm and even meditative leisure - everyone will find something for themselves and something special in Nepal. And, I hope, they will fall in love with this country as much as I do.
The main idea of my tours is not just to show the highest mountains on the planet and climb some peak, but to discover something new for yourself and, most importantly, in yourself.
And perhaps (who knows?) to re-boot and re-concider your life completely.
My motto is: "Exploring the World you can learn more about yourself"
Our Team
My friends from Russia, Nepal and France - caring, cordial and very responsible people who cannot imagine their lives without travelling - help me achieve my goals. We are all a well-coordinated team of hoteliers, interpreters, psychologists, yoga instructors and mountain guides.
Each of us is a professional in his or her field of activity.
We are also united by our love for trekking, mountains and Nepal, its culture, its history and its people!
We put our soul into each programme and believe that a journey with us to this incredible country will turn your idea of life upside down, allow you to reach a new level of perception of yourself and others, which means that together with you we will make our World a little kinder and more joyful.
OUR PROGRAMMES ARE FOR:
✅ those who have already seen many things in life, but the Himalayas not yet
✅ for lovers of active leisure and those who want to bring back totally new impressions from the trip
✅ for those who want to test themselves, overcome something, rethink their life, set and achieve certain goals
✅ for energetic, thoughtful and mindful people
✅ for those who are interested in Asian culture, philosophy and history
✅ for tourists who are bored with mass beach holidays and want to discover a new destination
✅ Just for those tired people who spend most of their time sitting in front of a computer screen solving everyday issues
A complete change of scenery in Nepal is guaranteed
from your very first minute in the country!
There are three ways to inform about your desire to join the trip:
-Write a message in WhatsApp messenger to number +7(911)151-09-07
-Send an email to lungtayatra@bk.ru
-Fill out and send us the form on the web site page here.
Please specify:
- Your First and Last Name
- Your contact number
- The name of the tour you wish to book
- Number of people
With this information we will book you a place on the tour. Afterwards you will need to make a deposit – usually 30% of the total cost of the tour. The cost of the tour on the website is indicated in US dollars.
The cost of air tickets may be added to the deposit amount if you wish to book flights through us (they must be paid in full at the moment of purchase).
If for any reason you decide to cancel your trip at least 45 days before the start of the tour, we will refund your deposit in full.
If you cancel less than 45 days before the start of the programme, the deposit will not be refunded.
If the tour did not take place due to our fault, we will refund your deposit in full, even if it happened less than 45 days before the start of the programme.
The full payment for the tour (the remaining 70% of the cost) must be made no later than 21 days before the start of the programme.
If you have made the full payment earlier, but for some reason you have to cancel the programme less than 30 days before the trip, we will refund your payment minus the deposit and the actual costs incurred by us.
We can recommend you most covenient flights to reach Nepal from your country. We can consult you on the pros and cons of the various flights and can find the best option for you in terms of price / flight duration / connections / comfort (selection of air tickets is free of charge).
After consulting with us for the best flight to match the tour, you may buy air tickets on your own.
Please check the recommended flights and make sure you buy tickets for the right dates and flights.
We are not responsible for the airline tickets you have bought yourself and any mistakes you may have made when buying them.
This is possible, but please consult with us before purchasing the tickets to be 100% sure that you will arrive on time for the start of the tour programme and will not miss anything.
If you have bought the tickets yourself and have not informed us beforehand, we will not be responsible for your additional costs associated with the need to catch up with the group on your own.
Please note that the programme price includes group transfer from the airport. If you are not on it, you will pay for the taxi from the airport yourself. If necessary, we can organise your airport pick-up and individual transfer (for an extra fee).
This is the number of people in the group at which the price is guaranteed (e.g. 8 people) and the tour will take place.
If there are more people (e.g. 10 or 12), the total price will be recalculated (usually downwards).
What if the group does not fill up?
If the group does not fill up for the dates, we can offer to cancel the programme, or to run it with fewer participants, or to make you an individual tour. In the latter case, the cost of the programme or the range of services included in the price may change. But we will discuss and agree all this with you in advance.
A health insurance policy is required to travel to Nepal (and other countries).
You can choose the insurance company yourself or consult us beforehand.
If you are going on a tour that involves trekking in the mountains, a regular travel insurance will not be enough - you will need one depending on the complexity and type of the tour programme, for example:
- an extended insurance policy
- an adventure sports insurance policy
- an insurance policy for trekking to the altitudes over 3500 metres.
We will recommend the best insurance options in the relevant section of our website - see the Health Insurance section.
If you are on the same flight with the tour leader, the issue is solved by itself: you arrive together at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, go through all the formalities, exit the airport, meet your driver and get to your hotel.
If you arrive with a separate flight, the tour leader along with the driver will meet you at Kathmandu airport.
You get more detailed instructions after booking the tour.
In any case, about a week before departure the tour leader contacts you again and sends you all the detailed information about the country, arrival details and tour programme.
In addition, the tour leader and tour organiser will always be in touch with you (within working hours) and will answer all your questions.
Contact information can be found in the "Contacts" section of the website.
If any service is offered optionally for an additional fee, then this is immediately written in the text of the tour programme, and not somewhere in the bottom of the page in small letters.
The tour price includes all necessary expenses, except for a visa, insurance, some food, tips and air tickets, the approximate cost of which is also indicated on the web-site. We do not include tickets in the tour price, but we indicate flight options so that you can choose the most convenient and adequate flight for yourself. Of course, ticket rates are constantly changing, so we can consult you and select the most convenient flight connections for you.
We travel calmly and with pleasure. But the programme still remains interesting, rich and diverse. We wisely combine the active and educational parts, mixing classic ("mandatory") attractions with unique places that are undeservedly overshadowed by their more popular neighbours.
Whenever possible, we avoid getting up too early and finishing the day late, but if we still cannot do without, you will have the opportunity to either go to bed early or sleep longer the next day.
During our trek you will definitely not have to carry a heavy backpack, be on duty in the kitchen or cook. We will spend the night in lodges and comfortable hotels, and eat in tea houses during the trek and in hotel or city restaurants the rest of the time. You will be staying in double / twin rooms, and those who prefer single occupancy will be accommodated in a separate room for an additional fee.
We consider the trip to be 200% successful when everyone has become so friendly that they start discussing future joint trips. Our goal is to give you unforgettable experience, a charge of positive emotions, the joy of new discoveries and making new friends.
A tour leader is the tour organiser, the “life of the party” and “your mum” for the duration of the trip. The tour leader knows and controls everything regarding the route, transfers, food, accommodation and other details of the entire trip. The tour leader will always answer questions, give advice on what to do in your free time and, if necessary, act as an interpreter.
A mountain guide is responsible for the route and logistics of the mountain trek, the safety of group members and organisational issues during trekking.
According to Nepalese law, trekkers must be accompanied by a licensed guide (regardless of the altitude of the ascent) .
That is why we will not walk in the mountains alone, we will not go astray and will not be lost in the mountains. If one of the group members feels unwell, there will always be a person nearby who can take emergency measures.
When going on a trek with us, you can be sure of your safety and compliance with all climbing rules.
Our task is to give you positive emotions and the joy of new discoveries during your trip, to make your journey exciting and safe.
We work to ensure that you have an interesting, rich and comfortable trip, discover a unique country and new horizons.
We are guided by the principle: the more time spent on preparation, the easier and more comfortable the trip will be, and the less you will need to be distracted by organisational issues during the journey.
As soon as the group is formed, we will definitely invite you to a meeting (or a video chat if you live in another city / country), during which you will be able to get to know the tour leader before the trip and ask any questions you may have. In addition, from the pages of our website you can learn about
- how to prepare for a trip,
- how to quickly apply for and receive a Nepalese visa,
- what insurance is best to buy,
- what kind of weather to expect and what clothes and equipment to take with you,
- how to get to Kathmandu,
- who and how will meet you upon arrival,
- what etiquette rules exist in Nepal,
- what Nepalese dishes you should try,
- what souvenirs to bring from Nepal and in which city it is best to buy them...
With us, you have nothing to worry about - we take care of it!
In the price of the tour we include the meal that we absolutely cannot do without, when there is nowhere else to eat or we need to eat quickly. But if we have time or there are many options for where to eat, then we do not include meal so that everyone can choose a place and order food to their taste.
Very often the group still goes out together, because it is more fun. We do not offer cheapest canteens, but, if possible, we select interesting places that are typical for the region, and include local cuisine and specialities.
You will not eat the same food day after day, we will think through everything so that the food is varied and tasty. You will like it!
If you have restrictions, a diet, you are a vegetarian or a vegan - let us know in advance, and we will take everything into account.
By the way, Nepal is a paradise for vegetarians and vegans.
